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Tawny Owl

Cowbar, near Staithes, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • Welcoming cottage on the outskirts of a picturesque village
  • Children will love exploring the rock pools and looking for fossils on the lovely sandy beach
  • Explore the beautiful Yorkshire coast and moors and return to relax in the hot tub!

Property code: OC-WA021

This stone cottage has been decorated to a high standard and is within a mile’s walk from a charming historic village if you feel like exploring ¬– or stay home and make the most of the hot tub. The two-bedroom property is set in Cowbar, a hamlet popular with artists, photographers and birdwatchers, on the outskirts of Staithes. This charming village with winding cobbled streets and a quaint harbour was at one time the home of the famous explorer James Cook, and the Captain Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre provides insight into his life and career. Those with children might recognise the village as the location of CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat, and there are a number of arts and crafts galleries here.

Enter the property via ramp access into the cheerful open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner. A double bedroom on this level includes a stylish en-suite shower room and TV, as does a further bedroom up two steps. There is underfloor heating throughout.

Outside is a patio and seven-seater jacuzzi shared with the property next door.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 2 en-suite wet rooms with showers and WCs
  • Fridge, freezer, gas hob, electric oven with grill, dishwasher, microwave
  • Welcome pack
  • Underfloor heating
  • TV with Freeview
  • Shared patio and a shared hot tub - shared with 1 other cottage
  • Towels for the hot tub not provided - please bring your own
  • Mobile phone signal is weak
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub and shop 2 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 3 guests. Please contact us for details.
  • There is a working potash mine within a mile of the property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

James Ward

This property is personally managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barry 25th May 2026

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Very close to the Cleveland Path and within walking distance of Staithes for those able to negotiate the steep path into the town. Otherwise easy to drop off at the harbour and park in the top car park. Close to Eskdale where the Eskdale Hotel provides very good food. The Magpie Cafe in Whitby has some of the best seafood we have tasted.

Reviewed by Vickie 25th March 2026

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Beautiful place, lovely building fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay highly recommended.

Reviewed by Ryan 23rd February 2026

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Reviewed by Helen 2nd November 2025

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Tawny Owl is a lovely, well equipped, spotless and wonderfully located cottage for seeing the north Yorkshire coast. The cottage is modern, beautifully presented and has everything you need to make for a delightful stay. The welcome basket was a lovely touch as well! We hadn't realised quite how close to the coast we were- literally 2 mins walk Read moreand you are standing on the headland. Staithes is a sweet little village with a couple of reasonable eateries; along the coast both ways there are some lovely beaches and with Whitby just 11 miles away- we couldn't ask for a better base to explore from. Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 29th September 2025

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Reviewed by James 22nd September 2025

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Probably the best appointed and well equip holiday accommodation that I have ever booked.

Reviewed by Dawn 29th June 2025

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Beautiful cottage with everything u need. A lot of attention to detail to make it a lovely place to stay

Reviewed by Jeremy 15th June 2025

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Great location for exploring the many coastal towns and bays in the area with good walking access into Staiths.

Reviewed by Robert 13th June 2025

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Reviewed by Garry 6th May 2025

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Reviewed by Karen 14th April 2025

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Would definitely stay again in either of the 2 cottages.

Reviewed by Janet 25th March 2025

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Reviewed by Belinda 21st March 2025

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The location is perfect just a short walk along the coast into Staithes .Lovely pubs and restaurants..The cottage is lovely and very well equipped. Lovely hot tub in courtyard. Would highly recommend as this is our second stay and it was just perfect .

Reviewed by Jane. 27th October 2024

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Wonderful property virtually on the Cleveland Way and a short walk in the village of Staithes, where the Cod & Lobster is a real treat. The hot tub is divine after a day of hard walking.

Reviewed by Sheila 9th September 2024

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The cottage has very little natural light and is dark and dingy, also very hot during our stay

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